4 jan 1858 ano - Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Descrição:

-Lincoln claimed proslavery Supreme Court would use the Constitution to overturn states' rights to decide over slavery
-Lincoln argues for equal economic rights for free black men but not political
-Douglas declared his support for white supremacy
-Douglas supported popular sovereignty but accepted the Dredd Scott decision

-Douglas didn't win much support from either side
-Lincoln built his national reputation

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